Sold STC - 3 bed House - Terraced

Situated in the most wonderful position in the Blackdown Hills area of outstanding natural beauty is this charming and characterful terrace cottage enjoying fabulous far reaching views across the Culm Valley and wonderful walks on the doorstep through Blackborough woods.

Description

Situated in the most wonderful position in the Blackdown Hills area of outstanding natural beauty is this charming and characterful terrace cottage enjoying fabulous far reaching views across the Culm Valley and wonderful walks on the doorstep through Blackborough woods. The ground floor accommodation comprises, a cosy sitting room, a stylish country style kitchen opening to a dining area with incredible views and a utility room. The first floor offers two spacious bedrooms and a contemporary bathroom, whilst the 2nd floor comprises the principle bedroom with ensuite WC and some of the most amazing views. Outside the house benefits from generous cottage gardens with a significant area of decking ideal for enjoying the views and a useful outbuilding/studio. An early viewing is advised for those seeking a lovely family cottage within Uffculme school catchment in a rural village with fantastic community spirit.

Situation and Amenities

Whilst enjoying a truly rural setting, the property is surprisingly conveniently situated with the villages of Kentisbeare, Uffculme, Culmstock and Hemyock all being within a short drive. Blackborough has a wonderful village community, with a village hall hosting a range of activities. More extensive shopping and schooling facilities are to be found in the country towns of Cullompton, Wellington or Honiton, whilst the M5 facilitates rapid commuting south to the cathedral city of Exeter or north to Taunton or beyond. The nearby mainline railway station of Tiverton Parkway provides a rapid link with London (Paddington). The comparatively central Mid Devon location places the picturesque national parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor together with the north and south Devon coastlines all within a modest car journey. Primary schooling is available in the nearby villages, with the highly regarded Uffculme Secondary School being close at hand.

Bullet Points

Charming and unique cottage
Exquisite views across the Culm Valley
Open plan country style Kitchen/ Dining Room
Cosy Sitting Room with fireplace
Utility Room/Cloakroom
Two first floor Bedrooms
Stylish Family Bathroom
Principal second floor Bedroom with En-Suite W.C.
Generous cottage gardens
Extensive decked entertaining area
Oil fired central heating and double glazing
Private sewerage (new treatment plant installed July 2024 - shared with two neighbouring properties)
Cullompton 6.6 miles, Exeter 20.9 miles, Taunton 15.3 miles
EPC rating “D”
Council Tax Band ”B”

On The Ground Floor

Part glazed front door to

Hall with stairs rising to first floor.

Sitting Room a charming, characterful room with feature open fireplace, alcoves with built-in cupboards and shelving, outlook to the front, radiator, access to understairs storage, exposed timber floorboards.

Kitchen fitted in shaker style with an array of both wall and base mounted cupboards, timber worktops with inset electric hob with extractor over an oven beneath, inset Butler sink with mixer tap over, wood fired Rayburn, tiled flooring, spotlighting, wide arch opening to Dining Area lit by skylight, with bifold doors opening out to the rear garden, enjoying fabulous views across the valley, radiator.

W.C./Utility with close coupled W.C., basin with storage beneath, space and plumbing for washing machine, oil fired boiler, radiator, tiled flooring.

On The First Floor

Landing with stairs leading to second floor.

Bedroom 2 with outlook to the front towards the Village Hall, radiator, charming feature fireplace, fitted wardrobe with mirror fronted sliding doors.

Bedroom 3 with wonderful outlook over garden, enjoying views into the valley, radiator, feature wrought iron fireplace.

Bathroom having been recently refitted in contemporary style with modern white suite comprising close coupled W.C., pedestal basin, corner shower cubicle with mains mixer shower, rainfall head and hand spray attachment, glass sliding shower doors, charming claw foot bath with mixer tap and hand spray attachment, towel rail/radiator, extractor fan, stunning outlook over garden to the Culm Valley.

On the Second Floor

Stairs lit by skylight, door to

Bedroom 1 a fabulous attic bedroom enjoying the most incredible panoramic views over the Culm Valley and surrounding countryside, three skylights which open into balcony, access to eaves storage, exposed brick, radiator.

En-Suite Cloakroom close coupled W.C., basin, skylight, extractor fan.

Outside

The generous cottage gardens enjoy the most superb outlook over the Culm Valley and surrounding countryside. Outside the kitchen’s bifold doors is an extensive area of decking, perfectly placed to enjoy these superb views, and ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. Steps lead down to the more extensive area of lawned garden, with some established shrub borders. The bottom portion of the garden used to house a productive Kitchen Garden which could readily be reinstated along with some established fruit trees, and also houses the oil tank, while there is a pedestrian gate which provides rear access to the property. A Significant Timber Built Outbuilding offers an immensely versatile space, with both light and power, and could be used as a children’s den, occasional office, but is currently housing a Home Gym, whilst there is also additional storage under the decking. The garden is fully enclosed by perimeter fencing, creating a safe environment for both children and pets, whilst parking can be found outside on the road or in the nearby Village Hall car park.

Services

The Vendor has advised of the following, and it is advised to check all this information prior to viewing:-

Mains electricity and water
Current utility providers:
Electricity - SO Electricity
Water - S.W. Water
Mobile coverage: EE, O2, Vodafone and Three networks currently showing as available at the property
Current internet speed showing at: Basic - 8 Mbps; Superfast - 80 Mbps;
Telephone: Landline connected in the property
Satellite/Fibre TV availability: BT and Sky